Immerse yourself in a superbly recreated world of ancient Rome-one of the most magnificent empires in history. Narrated by Peter Coyote, Rome: Power &Glory combines location footage of ancient monuments, detailed re-enactments, period art and writings, and insights from scholars and public figures to bring this ancient world to life.

Grasp of Empire At its height, Rome rules over 50 million people and appropriated the best of the civilizations she conquered. But Rome’s progress came at a price, and the seeds of the mighty Empire's downfall were sown as Romans enslaved their conquered peoples, and the gap between rich and poor widened.